Newport, Arkansas
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About Newport
Situated along the White River in northeast Arkansas, Newport is a city of approximately 8,000 residents located about 90 miles northeast of Little Rock. As the county seat of Jackson County, Newport serves as a regional hub for education, commerce, and community life.
Rooted in history and surrounded by natural beauty, Newport offers access to outdoor recreation at nearby Jacksonport State Park, a historic site that celebrates Arkansas’s early river trade. The city blends small-town character with forward-looking momentum, supported by a strong sense of place and pride among its residents.
Fueling the city’s continued growth is a culture of collaboration. Public and private sector leaders work closely together to pursue innovative strategies for community and economic development — an approach that has earned Newport awards for excellence and innovation in both areas.
Community partners
The Downtown Revitalization and Improvement Volunteer Effort (D.R.I.V.E.) is dedicated to the revitalization and improvement of downtown Newport and the creation and sustainability of local festivals.
Nearby Arkansas State University-Newport is a two-year college that offers a full range of academic and technical programs. Over the past decade, ASU-Newport has tripled the number of degrees and certificates earned by students, playing a vital role in workforce development across the region. Additionally, ASU-Newport partnered with the Newport Economic Development Commission and Apprenticely to launch the Tech Depot: a downtown hub offering short-term courses in IT, data analytics, and automation.
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